Hours with The Masters: Bk. 1: Book 1

This beginner piano collection is designed for early level students, young learners, adult beginners, and teachers seeking structured classical repertoire for foundational piano study. It is ideal for home practice, lesson instruction, graded learning, and early recital preparation.

Hours with the Masters Book 1 presents a carefully selected program of Classical and Romantic piano pieces graded specifically for levels one and two. Each piece has been thoughtfully edited by Dorothy Bradley, with clear fingering, phrasing, tempo guidance, and expression markings added to support correct technique and musical understanding from the earliest stages.

The collection introduces students to the style and character of master composers while maintaining an accessible technical level. The progressive selection encourages secure note reading, steady rhythm, and expressive playing without overwhelming developing pianists. Teachers can confidently assign these pieces knowing that musical detail and educational clarity are built into every score.

This book helps build confidence and technique while improving rhythm, reading, and overall performance skills. Familiar classical forms motivate consistent practice and nurture musical awareness, making this volume a dependable music teacher resource.

Song List
A Little Study Op.68 No.14 * Trallerliedchen Op.68 No.3 * Allegro in F * Allegro Vivace Sonatina in C * Andante Sonatina in F Op.36 No.4 * Berceuse Study Op.47 No.19 * Ecossaise in G * First Movement Sonatina in C Op.36 No.3 * L’Harmonie des Anges Op.100 No.21 * Landler in A * Le Petit Rien * March in D Major * Marche in C * Melody Op.68 No.1 * Minuet in A Minor * Minuet in F * Minuet in F Major * Minuet in G * Minuet in G * Rondo * Rondo Militaire * Rondo Petites Morceaux * Rondo Sonatina in F * Siciliano Op.68 No.11 * Slumber Song Op.224 * Sonatina in C * Allegretto in C.

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